Snort is a powerful network intrusion detection system (NIDS) designed to monitor and analyze network traffic for suspicious activities and potential security threats. Developed as an open-source project, Snort is widely used in both enterprise and individual settings, particularly on Linux-based systems.

Snort is an open-source network intrusion detection system (NIDS) that operates on Linux systems. It monitors network traffic in real-time, analyzing packets for suspicious activities and potential security threats.

Snort is highly customizable and capable of detecting a wide range of attacks, making it a popular choice for network security professionals.

Snort operates by examining packets passing through a network interface in real-time. It employs a combination of signature-based detection, protocol analysis, and anomaly detection techniques to identify various types of attacks, including but not limited to port scans, denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, buffer overflows, and malware communication.

Key Features Available in Snort on Linux :

• Snort is a open-source network intrusion detection system (NIDS) designed for Linux systems.
• Monitors network traffic in real-time to detect and prevent security threats.
• Seamless integration with other Azure services.
• Cost Effective
• Utilizes signature-based detection, protocol analysis, and anomaly detection techniques.

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